About The Closet

Who We Are

The Closet is a non profit thrift store located in Herndon, Va. We were founded in 1974 by a number of faith-based congregations; today we have more than 20 churches, synagogues, and other faith groups participating.

Our core mission is to offer the shopping public good quality used clothing, household articles and other items at very affordable prices. After expenses, profits are awarded for worthy projects, including college scholarships to five area high schools that directly or indirectly benefit low-income families in Fairfax and Loudoun counties.

The Closet also provides clothing and other household effects free to families and individuals referred from several Western Fairfax County, Va. public and private human service agencies.

Who benefits from The Closet’s Charitable Giving efforts?

By investing our excess income over expenses in area direct service and other community needs we believe we are helping to strengthen the fabric of our Community, promoting wider practical civic involvement in serving low income and at risk individuals and families.

The Closet is very proud of our scholarship awards program. Each year a limited number of graduating high school seniors from five area secondary schools (South Lakes, Herndon, Oakton, Park View & Mountain View High Schools) receive grants to be used for post-secondary education. Since 2010 we have given over $110K in scholarships to deserving students from these schools.

When there are excess resources after expenses, The Closet makes cash grants for activities that directly or indirectly benefit low income families in Western Fairfax County, Va. and nearby areas. Since 2010 we have donated over $210K. In 2016 we were able to donate to the following organizations: FISH, Northern Virginia Literacy Council, Helping Hungry Kids, Family PASS, & Herndon Senior Center.